Ryan P. Cruz, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Oct 07, 2025 | 2:41pm

Paseo Nuevo Project at Center of Upcoming Public Meetings

City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission and Open House meetings will feature the latest version of the 313-unit mixed use development.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Oct 06, 2025 | 3:02pm

Owners turn to the public to help keep the family-run Mexican restaurant open in the face of financial struggles.

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Fri Oct 03, 2025 | 2:32pm

Four individuals were arrested by federal authorities near SBCC on the same day another ICE officer attempted to access a UCSB dormitory.

Visual Arts By Ryan P. Cruz | Thu Oct 02, 2025 | 12:01am

Homegrown artist opens first solo show October 5 at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 01, 2025 | 8:50am

Councilmembers Kristen Sneddon and Wendy Santamaria filed a two-person memo requesting the city agendize a meeting on rent stabilization.

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Oct 01, 2025 | 8:16am

The proposed redevelopment will get a height exemption, but the Historic Landmarks Commission asks that planners scale down buildings.

Election 2025 By Ryan P. Cruz | Mon Sep 29, 2025 | 1:28pm

“Yes on 50” demonstrations popped up at several locations along Highway 101 on Saturday, September 27.

Business By Ryan P. Cruz | Wed Sep 24, 2025 | 9:27am

The project raised questions over an agreement in which the hotel developers promised to provide 100 low-cost hostel beds.

Immigration By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Sep 23, 2025 | 1:25pm

A new state bill promises to unmask ICE officers in, though the federal government says it will refuse to comply.

Sports By Ryan P. Cruz | Sat Sep 20, 2025 | 1:01am

Santa Barbara will have a week off before traveling to defending Conejo Coast League Champions Newbury Park.